mucormycosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fungus
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:COVID-19
neutropenia
chronic sinusitis
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Mucor_fungi
gptkbp:complications gptkb:orbital_cellulitis
cavernous sinus thrombosis
disseminated disease
pulmonary infection
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:duration weeks to months
gptkbp:end_of_life high in untreated cases
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic
in immunocompromised populations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label mucormycosis
gptkbp:is_often_used_in diabetic patients
patients with cancer
immunocompromised patients
patients with HIV/ AIDS
patients with organ transplants
gptkbp:is_protected_by controlling blood sugar
avoiding exposure to mold
gptkbp:research_focus understanding pathogenesis
improved antifungal therapies
risk factor identification
gptkbp:risk_factor gptkb:Company
immunosuppression
corticosteroid use
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:MRI
CT scan
microscopic examination
tissue biopsy
gptkbp:soil_type gptkb:zygomycetes
gptkbp:symptoms headache
cough
fever
nasal congestion
chest pain
vision changes
black lesions on nasal bridge
facial swelling
gptkbp:transmission not contagious
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
gptkb:isavuconazole
gptkb:posaconazole
gptkb:drug
early diagnosis
drug resistance
liposomal amphotericin B
better with combination therapy
depends on early treatment
poor in advanced cases
surgical intervention necessity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zygomycota
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4